2015 NFL Draft Chatter Thread 4/30-5/2

[Cowboysrock55]

Happens to me constantly. I was hoping the re-design fixed it, but it is shitty as ever

All I want to do is look at the damn second round mock. Is that so damn hard?

 

[Cowboysrock55]

The problem I have with Coleman is that he runs very upright and isn't know for breaking tackles or getting a lot of yards after contact.

7.5 ypc and 2036 yards on a shitty team. You don't think he helped to create those yards on his own?

 

[boozeman]

 

[Cowboysrock55]

Have we shown any interest in the guy in any way?

 

[E_D_Guapo]

All I want to do is look at the damn second round mock. Is that so damn hard?

I don't have time to format it right now but here is a quick copy/paste:

The 2015 NFL draft got off to an entertaining start Thursday night, but there are still several impact prospects left on the board heading into Day 2.

How will the second round play out? Here's a mock draft projection for the 32 picks in Round 2.


33. Tennessee Titans: T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh

Tennessee got its QB of the future in Marcus Mariota with the No. 2 overall pick, and with Clemmings they'll have a bookend at right tackle opposite Taylor Lewan.


34. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon

The Buccaneers are hopeful they have solved their quarterback issues by selecting Jameis Winston at No. 1. Bolstering a suspect offensive line with a very talented pass-protecting left tackle in Fisher to help protect their investment makes sense here.



35. Oakland Raiders: Preston Smith, DE, Mississippi State

Oakland received just seven sacks from their defensive ends last season. Grabbing Smith here, with his versatility to affect the game as a run defender and a power rusher, should help improve that number.


36. Jacksonville Jaguars: Eric Kendricks, ILB, UCLA

The Jaguars could use a future replacement for MLB Paul Posluszny, who is getting up there in age and missed nine games with a torn pectoral muscle last year.


37. New York Jets: Donovan Smith, OT, Penn State

After landing a great value in Leonard Williams in the first round, the Jets continue to address the trenches on the offensive side of the ball.


38. Washington Redskins: Randy Gregory, OLB, Nebraska

Gregory's fall ends here, as the Redskins find their replacement at outside linebacker for Brian Orakpo, who signed with Tennessee in free agency. Gregory's off-field concerns are significant, but he's worth the risk here.


39. Chicago Bears: Eddie Goldman, NT, Florida State

The Bears are in dire need of adding size and strength up front as they transition to a base 3-4 defense under first-year defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.


40. New York Giants: Landon Collins, S, Alabama

The Giants are in desperate need of an infusion of young talent and depth at the safety spot after Antrel Rolle signed with Chicago in free agency.


41. St. Louis Rams: Devin Smith, WR, Ohio State

The Rams went with Todd Gurley in Round 1 to bolster their running game. In Smith they get a potential No. 1 receiver who can really stretch the field vertically for new starting QB Nick Foles.


42. Atlanta Falcons: Maxx Williams, TE, Minnesota

Atlanta had an NFL-low 241 receiving yards from its tight ends last year and could use a talent like Williams -- the best TE prospect in this draft -- to bolster its production in the passing game at the position.


43. Cleveland Browns: Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State

After addressing the trenches on both sides of the ball in the first round, Cleveland gets a big-play receiver on the outside with Strong. He is a quality value at this spot with his combination of size and top-end speed.


44. New Orleans Saints: Eli Harold, OLB, Virginia

After taking Stephone Anthony with their second first-round pick (No. 31), the Saints continue to add talent along their front seven with Harold. He has the upside as a pass-rusher that they are looking for off the edge.


45. Minnesota Vikings: Denzel Perryman, ILB, Miami

Minnesota continues to address the defensive side of the ball with Perryman, who has a nose for the ball and should help improve a defense that ranked 25th against the run last year.


46. San Francisco 49ers: Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Missouri

After adding Torrey Smith in free agency, San Francisco adds another talent on the perimeter with Green-Beckham. His off-field history and lack of experience/polish are legitimate concerns, but at this spot, the risk might be worth the reward due to his upside.


47. Miami Dolphins: Jalen Collins, CB, LSU

The Dolphins fill a need while finding a quality value here with Collins, a long and athletic corner with good size. He has the versatility and experience to line up at safety as well.


48. San Diego Chargers: Jordan Phillips, NT, Oklahoma

San Diego needs to find a space eater on the interior to help a run defense that ranked 26th last year, and while Phillips has a questionable motor, he has the natural tools to be a very good NFL nose tackle.


49. Kansas City Chiefs: Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State

After signing Jeremy Maclin in free agency the Chiefs add Lockett, who is a strong fit in Andy Reid's system due to his ability to create after the catch.


50. Buffalo Bills: A.J. Cann, G, South Carolina

Buffalo addresses its porous offensive line with Cann, who should bring immediate depth and help bolster the rushing attack under the new Rex Ryan regime.


51. Houston Texans: Devin Funchess, WR, Michigan

Houston looks to fill the void left by Andre Johnson's departure with Funchess, is a big, versatile target who could be a matchup problem for defenses that Texans coach Bill O'Brien can get creative with.


52. Philadelphia Eagles: Eric Rowe, CB, Utah

The Eagles address their secondary with Rowe, who brings the versatility and experience to line up as a mug-and-run press corner or help fill a void down the middle at safety.


53. Cincinnati Bengals: Owa Odighizuwa, DE, UCLA

After having a league-low 20 sacks last year, the Bengals look to upgrade their pass rush with Odighizuwa, who is a better run defender at this point but possesses upside as a pass-rusher.


54. Detroit Lions: Carl Davis, DT, Iowa

Detroit traded for Haloti Ngata this offseason but he is slated to be a free agent after this season. Davis brings good value and upside here and adds needed depth after losing Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley via free agency.


55. Arizona Cardinals: Hau'oli Kikaha, OLB, Washington

The Cardinals had their lowest sack total (35) since 2010 last season. What better way to try to boost their production than with college football's sack leader in Kikaha.


56. Pittsburgh Steelers: P.J. Williams, CB, Florida State

After taking Bud Dupree in the first round, the Steelers continue to get younger on the defensive side of the ball, this time in the back end where they need to improve the most.


57. Carolina Panthers: Mario Edwards Jr., DE, Florida State

The team parted ways with Greg Hardy this offseason, and DE Charles Johnson may become a cap casualty with big contracts looming for QB Cam Newton and MLB Luke Kuechly. So continuing to add depth to the front line makes sense here.


58. Baltimore Ravens: Ameer Abdullah, RB, Nebraska

The Ravens were able to re-sign Justin Forsett this offseason, but the need to add depth at running back is there, especially after the departure of Bernard Pierce this offseason. Abdullah is a big-play threat and a good value this late in the second round.


59. Denver Broncos: Tre' Jackson, G, Florida State

Jackson helps fill the void left by the departure of Orlando Franklin. The Broncos need to keep Peyton Manning upright in his final years.


60. Dallas Cowboys: Bryce Petty, QB, Baylor

This is an ideal fit for Petty, a local product who would have the ability to sit and learn behind Tony Romo and be groomed as a potential replacement down the road.


61. Indianapolis Colts: Grady Jarrett, DT, Clemson

DT Arthur Jones has dealt with some durability issues and with the losses of Cory Redding and Ricky Jean Francois, the Colts need to add depth here. Jarrett is a disruptive 3-technique D-tackle.


62. Green Bay Packers: Benardrick McKinney, ILB, Mississippi State

McKinney solves two problems here by filling the void on the inside and also allowing Clay Matthews to bump back outside, where he is at his best.


63. Seattle Seahawks: Sammie Coates, WR, Auburn

Coates is the type of vertical threat outside the hashes who could free up space for newly acquired TE Jimmy Graham. The Seahawks need an upgrade at receiver, and Coates has big upside.


64. New England Patriots: Ali Marpet, G, Hobart

New England continues address the trenches with Marpet, who helps solidify the interior of the offensive line and provide room for QB Tom Brady to operate in the pocket.

 

[Texas Ace]

7.5 ypc and 2036 yards on a shitty team. You don't think he helped to create those yards on his own?

Not a fan of him.

In fact, if Ayaji isn't there, I wouldn't take Coleman or Yeldon.

I'd rather wait till round 3 to take Duke Johnson or even take him in the late 2nd if we think he won't make it.

 

[dallen]

Hell, the frick, no!

 

[NoDak]

This article has some embeddded stuff that make it hard to copy and paster but it is pretty interesting:



http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2015/4/24/8484867/cowboys-2015-draft-targets-uconn-cb-byron-jones

So Jones is going to be the JJ Watt and Calvin Johnson of cornerbacks?

 

[Cowboysrock55]

60. Dallas Cowboys: Bryce Petty, QB, Baylor

This is an ideal fit for Petty, a local product who would have the ability to sit and learn behind Tony Romo and be groomed as a potential replacement down the road.

This mock sucks in so many ways. First of all most of the players I love somehow all find a way to go before our pick. The one position that has a ton of guys left and fits a big need is RB and we pass on that for Petty?

Ok, maybe it was best that I just couldn't see this mock.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

Not a fan of him.

In fact, if Ayaji isn't there, I wouldn't take Coleman or Yeldon.

I'd rather wait till round 3 to take Duke Johnson or even take him in the late 2nd if we think he won't make it.

Yeah I don't agree with your opinion on any of the RBs in this class.

I guess we both like Ajayi but I'm not even sure if he will be a second round pick. Wish I knew more about his knee but he could be one of those players that we are all in disbelief that he fell so far but it's all because NFL teams think his knee is long term shot.

Then again Leary's knee is supposedly shot and he has been great here so far in his career.

 

[NoDak]

Perfect .gif

 

[boozeman]

Have we shown any interest in the guy in any way?

He hasn't been to Dallas on an official visit and I haven't seen anything that they have worked him out.

But even Broaddus is saying the same thing.

 

[boozeman]

So um, yeah, the Bryce Petty thing would piss me off.

Not even because of who it is, but especially since we will continue to ignore real problem areas on this roster.

I want a backup QB and Romo's heir apparent bad, but we can't afford to tackle that this year.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

At what point does La'el Collins become acceptable? I love his skills.

 

[BipolarFuk]

I'm rooting for Carl Davis in the second.

Probably never happen because for some reason, this team doesn't place a very high priority on big DTs that can stop the run.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

I'm rooting for Carl Davis in the second.

Probably never happen because for some reason, this team doesn't place a very high priority on big DTs that can stop the run.

I would absolutely be thrilled with that pick. We took an Iowa kid last year. Dallas seems to fall in love with certain schools. We brought him in for a workout. I'd say there is at least a chance. Of course I don't think he lasts until our pick in the second. I'd have a hard time moving up unless the cost is a fourth or later.

 

[Deuce]

If that's how it fell, I see us going McKinney. That's a win.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

If that's how it fell, I see us going McKinney. That's a win.

I think so as well. That or TJ Yeldon/Coleman. I'm starting to think Jerry was really serious about the defense though. Unfortunately it would be another guy who won't be really rushing the passer in this defense.

 

[VA Cowboy]

Petty or a CB? I'll just watch for the comedy value at that point.

 

[Jiggyfly]

The problem I have with Coleman is that he runs very upright and isn't know for breaking tackles or getting a lot of yards after contact.

I want a guy who can make his own yards from time to time and I don't know if he can.

Yeah that's my issues as well.